How much DEPOSIT is your dealer asking for ED car?

TTG · 08-03-2006, 12:50 PM

I am about to place my order this week sometime but my dealer is asking for $1500.00 non-refundable deposit on the car. So far he has not been very responsive to my requests and I am worried this guy will get lazy on me after he receives his $$$. But overall price I am getting is $1K over dealer invoice?

Is he trying to make up his $1K and $500 actual deposit? What do you guys think? Is $1500 non refundable too much of a deposit?

Thanks.

echelone · 08-03-2006, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TTG

I am about to place my order this week sometime but my dealer is asking for $1500.00 non-refundable deposit on the car. So far he has not been very responsive to my requests and I am worried this guy will get lazy on me after he receives his $$$. But overall price I am getting is $1K over dealer invoice?

Is he trying to make up his $1K and $500 actual deposit? What do you guys think? Is $1500 non refundable too much of a deposit?

Thanks.

I put down $500 refundable deposit for my e92 coupe ED.

jojogargoles · 08-03-2006, 01:02 PM

i paid $1000.00 for deposit...

BK · 08-03-2006, 01:48 PM

FWIW, $1500 deposit does not sound unreasonable to me. I would think it would be refundable, though, except in cases where you act in bad faith (and maybe even then).

MB330 · 08-03-2006, 02:47 PM

I paid $0

TTG · 08-03-2006, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NIVKI89

I paid $0

Lucky You! I just ordered my car 10 min ago.... Dealer would not budge on the deposit... Oh welll..... Looks like I am going to have a pretty cool Xmas present since she won't be in my garage until Dec-Jan time frame.....

CALIF65GM · 08-03-2006, 09:09 PM

$1.5K non-refundable is kind of steep,

Typical is between 500 and $1000 and here in CA the deposit is fully refundable.

MB330 · 08-03-2006, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TTG

Lucky You! I just ordered my car 10 min ago.... Dealer would not budge on the deposit... Oh welll..... Looks like I am going to have a pretty cool Xmas present since she won't be in my garage until Dec-Jan time frame.....

Congratulation with your new order!!!!
Are you planning European delivery?

nyc3r · 08-03-2006, 10:37 PM

My dealer asked for $2500 none refundable deposit..

MB330 · 08-03-2006, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nyc3r

My dealer asked for $2500 none refundable deposit..

show him :finger:

jandrew · 08-04-2006, 01:19 PM

I paid $1000.00 totally refundable because an ED car does not take away from the dealers normal allotment.

IrvRobinson · 08-14-2006, 11:43 AM

Deosit amount can vary from Dealer to Dealer.Any deposit should be fully refundable and if a dealer tells you otherwise,find a reputable dealer

NFS · 08-14-2006, 11:47 AM

You chaps have it lucky. I had to lay out a £2000 non-refundable deposit to order my new 330i msport.

Not only that but it's going to cost me £32,000 compared to £3.50 or whatever it costs in the states!

Gah

TTG · 08-14-2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NIVKI89

Congratulation with your new order!!!!
Are you planning European delivery?

Thank you! Yup, it is ED.... I am currently waiting for production to begin with coupes that are equipped w/ Nav.... Once I have the VIN# things should be all set

MrSilver · 08-14-2006, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by echelone

I put down $500 refundable deposit for my e92 coupe.

Same.

selm · 08-14-2006, 01:04 PM

I paid $0 deposit. Unless you are ordering a unusual combination, ask them why they need a deposit. If they say its to make sure you are serious, then tell them that you are serious and you don't let just anyone run your credit.

TTG · 08-14-2006, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by selm

I paid $0 deposit. Unless you are ordering a unusual combination, ask them why they need a deposit. If they say its to make sure you are serious, then tell them that you are serious and you don't let just anyone run your credit.

At this point it really doesn't matter..... I paid the $1500 as I am not expecting to ask for my money back or anything.... I got the production # and everything is a go for Munich delivery around 2nd week of Oct!

Overall, I am ok with this deposit since I did not order the car through most regular ways......

Thanks for all the responses guys & girls!

horatiub · 08-14-2006, 02:18 PM

my deposit was only $500

JSpira · 08-14-2006, 04:02 PM

$0

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BK Smiling politely 179 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	FWIW, $1500 deposit does not sound unreasonable to me. I would think it would be refundable, though, except in cases where you act in bad faith (and maybe even then). __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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CALIF65GM Colonel 105 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	$1.5K non-refundable is kind of steep, Typical is between 500 and $1000 and here in CA the deposit is fully refundable. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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nyc3r Colonel 116 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	My dealer asked for $2500 none refundable deposit..
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IrvRobinson Banned 39 Rep 731 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Deosit amount can vary from Dealer to Dealer.Any deposit should be fully refundable and if a dealer tells you otherwise,find a reputable dealer
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NFS Major General 303 Rep 9,218 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	You chaps have it lucky. I had to lay out a £2000 non-refundable deposit to order my new 330i msport. Not only that but it's going to cost me £32,000 compared to £3.50 or whatever it costs in the states! Gah
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selm Fight On! 8 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SD, CA iTrader: (0)	I paid $0 deposit. Unless you are ordering a unusual combination, ask them why they need a deposit. If they say its to make sure you are serious, then tell them that you are serious and you don't let just anyone run your credit.
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horatiub Banned 40 Rep 269 Posts Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	my deposit was only $500
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